General Contractors for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree
- 31%
- Vocational or technical training
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Taskrabbit
- Reconn Construction
- Minhas General Contractor Company LLC
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 56%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 11%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
General Contractor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $66,996 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,272 – $78,373 yearly
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Project Manager
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseJourneyman License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementGeneral Contractor/Manager
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEPA Type IICertified Pool OperatorCPRGeneral Contractor LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementGeneral Contractor
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsQuality AssurancePower ToolsProject Manager and Site Supervisor (Independent Contractor)
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingCAPMDocumentation ToolsScissor Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsConstruction InspectionTime ManagementManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceConstruction Manager/worker
North Arlington, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSalesMarketingOutside SalesProject Manager
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Real Estate LicenseSkills
LeadershipRenovationRemodelingProject ManagementManaging ProjectsClient Relationship Management
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What's the average time to fill a general contractor role?
The average time to fill a general contractor role is 76 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do general contractors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a general contractor include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for general contractors?
Common licenses or certifications for general contractors include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
What are some job titles related to general contractors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general contractors include: project manager, owner & general contractor and independent contractor.
What level of education is common for a general contractor?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a general contractor in Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general contractor?
Most general contractors have 26 years of professional experience.
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